Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 507: Sadness and Melancholy

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is almost the end of the twelfth lunar month. In this cold winter day, Dugu Xin and Liu Jingyue traveled non-stop and finally arrived in Chang'an before the New Year.

Dugu Moyan, Dugu Jingyao and Shen Zhenzhu had received the news of their upcoming arrival several days ago, so they were waiting at the gate of the palace early.

Liu Jingyue gently lifted the carriage curtain, her sharp eyes instantly catching sight of the people standing at the door. Although she had a thousand words in her mind, considering she was in Chang'an City and a princess, it was naturally inconvenient for her to be as unrestrained as she would be elsewhere. So she suppressed her inner excitement and maintained a dignified demeanor.

After all, in this era of strict feudal ethics, it is easy for women to be criticized when they show their faces in public. If they continue to shout and scream like she did, it will probably cause more unnecessary trouble and gossip.

When the carriage stopped safely in front of the Yunnan Palace, Liu Jingyue gracefully disembarked and scurried towards the familiar figures. She first embraced Dugu Jingyao tightly, as if they were sisters reuniting after a long separation, then exchanged a few words with Dugu Moyan and Shen Zhenzhu, asking about each other's recent situations.

Dugu Xin followed Liu Jingyue slowly, and only after she finished greeting everyone did he step forward and meet everyone one by one.

Dugu Xin saw that Dugu Jingyao looked very good, as did Shen Zhenzhu. Now that they had a child, the smiles on their faces never stopped.

Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Dad, you've all been tired from the journey, so don't just stand here. Go in first. Shi'er and Ying'er are still waiting for grandpa and auntie in the house!"

Dugu Xin nodded repeatedly, and the family entered the main hall. After sitting down, Dugu Jingyao explained, "Daddy, Yue'er, the prince should still be in the palace. He will come over after he finishes his official business."

Dugu Xin waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. State affairs are more important. We're not just staying for one day, so we still have time."

Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Although state affairs are important, welcoming my father-in-law is equally important."

Dugu Xin nodded slightly and said, "It's good that you have this intention. Business is more important. By the way, where are Shi'er and Ying'er?" Dugu Jingyao signaled Shi Jian to bring Li Shi and Li Ying over.

Li Shi was relatively calm, but Li Ying was a real crowd pleaser, not afraid of anyone at all. When he put her in Dugu Xin's arms, she was so happy she danced with joy.

Looking at Li Ying like this, Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but stroke her slightly bulging belly and began to look forward to what her child would look like in the future.

Liu Jingyue took out two pairs of small gold bracelets and said they were for Li Shi and Li Ying. Although Li Shi was also happy, unlike Li Ying, he almost broke free from Dugu Xin's arms and crawled over directly. Everyone was amused by this little girl Li Ying, and the family atmosphere was full of joy.

At this moment, Li Chu also stepped into the main hall and asked, "What's so funny?"

When everyone looked at him, he greeted them one by one: "Father, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, how are you?"

Dugu Xin looked at Li Chu and said, "Chu'er is here. Come and look at Ying'er. She looks so naughty. She looks so much like Yao'er when she was a child."

Dugu Jingyao felt like she was eating a melon and ended up eating herself. She asked, "Daddy, why are you talking about me again?"

Li Chu walked up to Dugu Jingyao and said, "I think it's good that Ying'er is like A Yao. A Yao is so smart now, and I believe Ying'er will be the same in the future. She won't be easily taken advantage of with such a personality."

Dugu Moyan couldn't help but say, "Then you have to keep an eye on Ying'er, to prevent her from causing trouble when she grows up!"

Dugu Jingyao looked at Dugu Moyan fiercely and said, "Dugu Moyan, if you can't speak, just say less! No one thinks you're dumb!"

I don’t know whether Li Ying understood or simply found the verbal battle between Dugu Moyan and Dugu Jingyao interesting. She actually started giggling, which attracted everyone’s attention.

After playing for a while, Li Shi gradually became friendly with everyone, no longer looking like a calm little adult as he did at the beginning.

Liu Jingyue couldn't help but laugh and said, "It seems Shi'er is still a slow-tempered person. I'm afraid that Ying'er will have her under his thumb from now on."

Everyone felt that this statement made a lot of sense and agreed with it deeply.

Seeing that the time was almost up, the wet nurse bowed to Dugu Jingyao and said, "Princess, it's time for the Crown Prince and the Princess to drink milk."

Dugu Jingyao glanced at the clock and said, "Well, go ahead."

The wet nurse picked up Li Shi and Li Ying. Li Shi was relatively obedient, but Li Ying obviously had not had enough fun and struggled a few times. Finally, Dugu Jingyao coaxed her personally before letting the wet nurse take her away.

Dugu Xin couldn't help but sigh: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you two have started your own families, and Yao'er's child has grown up so much."

Dugu Jingyao was a little uncomfortable. When had Dugu Xin become so melancholic? She asked, "Daddy, why do you like being melancholic now? This is not like you!"

Liu Jingyue said, "It's because you're all not in Yunnan right now, and the house is so quiet, isn't that why Dad is so moved?"

Speaking of this, Dugu Jingyao and Dugu Moyan both felt a little guilty. They both traveled thousands of miles for their loved ones, but also "abandoned" their families.

Shen Zhenzhu smiled brightly and said, "Father, after I give birth to the child, when the child is a little older, the prince and I will take the child back to Yunnan, and then everything will be lively and fun."

Dugu Moyan didn't expect Shen Zhenzhu to say that. He looked at Shen Zhenzhu, and Shen Zhenzhu responded with an expression that said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Dugu Xin smiled with relief upon hearing this: "Haha, Zhenzhu, you should take good care of your baby. I'm probably just getting old, so I'm just being sentimental. You guys can just stay wherever you feel comfortable. There's no need to run around for me."

Liu Jingyue said, "Don't worry, I'm here at home. I will help you stay with your daddy. After saying that, she ran over and hugged Dugu Xin." This made Dugu Xin's eyes red.

Dugu Jingyao's eyes were also moist. Li Chu saw Dugu Jingyao's appearance, took her hand, and then said: "When I have time, I will take A Yao, Shi Er and Ying Er back to Yunnan to stay for a while."

In order to control himself from crying, Dugu Xin nodded and changed the subject: "Isn't it time for lunch? I'm hungry."

Shen Zhenzhu smiled and said, "Lunch is ready, let's serve the food."

After that, they sat around the table and started a warm lunch.

After lunch, Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao took the children back home first. Dugu Xin and Liu Jingyue also went back to the yard to pack their luggage. Dugu Moyan also took a nap with Shen Zhenzhu.